beach detector

Hi prospecting Australians. I live in North Queensland near a couple of beaches so thinking of doing some beach detecting and maybe park/ other stuff in future and also some gold detecting in future. It would be my first time detecting or having anything to do with prospecting. Just wondered if...

What is considered the top equipment for beach and relic hunting these days. I assume the same detector would not be so good for gold, but, happy if there is one, with the big Minelab pricing. What technology is best and reasons why? Just think I would love to have one when away camping. Any...

looking for some ideas on members thoughts about the best beach detector .? ...